Perumal Murugan's Novel 'Fire Bird' Wins 2023 JCB Prize for Literature

Perumal Murugan's 'Fire Bird' triumphs at the JCB Prize for Literature 2023, showcasing the brilliance of Tamil literature. Award-winning novel expertly translated by Janani Kannan.

on Nov 22, 2023

Perumal Murugan's Novel 'Fire Bird' Wins 2023 JCB Prize for Literature | Frontlist

Acclaimed Tamil writer Perumal Murugan has gained a notable literary achievement with his novel 'Fire Bird,' expertly translated into English by Janani Kannan, gaining the coveted 2023 JCB Prize for Literature.

Introduction
The prestigious 2023 JCB Prize for Literature has been awarded to acclaimed Tamil writer Perumal Murugan for his novel 'Fire Bird,' which was brilliantly translated into English by Janani Kannan. Lord Bamford, Chairman of the JCB Group, was virtually present at the announcement ceremony in New Delhi. Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director of JCB India Limited, personally gave the award. Murugan's standing as a literary titan with a tremendous impact on both regional and worldwide audiences is reaffirmed by the prize.

Specifics about the publication
The English translation of 'Fire Bird,' published by Penguin Random House India, charmed fans and critics alike, helping it win the JCB Literary Prize.

Details of the Award
The prestigious JCB Literary Prize bestows a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh on the author, Perumal Murugan, and an extra Rs 10 lakh on the translator, Janani Kannan.

Background of the Author
Perumal Murugan, a prolific Tamil writer, has an impressive creative repertoire that includes 12 novels, six collections of short tales, six anthologies of poetry, and numerous non-fiction works. Interestingly, eight of his works have been translated into English, including 'Seasons of the Palm,' 'Current Show,' and 'One Part Woman,' cementing his international popularity.

Other Works on the Shortlist
'The Secret of More' by Tejaswini Apte-Rahm (Aleph Book Company), 'The Nemesis' by Manoranjan Byapari (Westland Books), 'Mansur' by Vikramajit Ram (Pan Macmillan India), and 'I Named My Sister Silence' by Manoj Rupda (Westland Books) were among the works on the shortlist for the JCB Prize for Literature.